Mastering the Business of Construction

Weekly Insights on scaling, profitability, leadership, M&A, and building enterprise value in construction and trade contracting companies.

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Jul 9, 2026

Who pays more to buy Construction Companies these days?

It's not the competitor across town. Not anymore.

Jul 2, 2026

Recurring Revenue Is the Cheat Code in Construction. Here's How to Actually Build It

A backlog is a promise. Recurring revenue is the asset. Three ways to build it.

Jun 25, 2026

8 Numbers Every Construction Business Owner Should Know Cold

Most owners can quote last year's revenue from memory. Almost none can quote the number that actually pays them.

Jun 18, 2026

20% of your jobs lost money last year. Do you know which ones?

Your income statement tells you if you made money. It won't tell you where.

Jun 11, 2026

The $38/hour mistake costing contractors thousands

Most contractors price labour using the wrong number. Here's what it really costs.

Jun 4, 2026

10 Decisions That Determine What Your Contracting Business Is Worth

Most contractors price jobs well. Few understand how the decisions they make every day quietly increase or destroy the value of the business they're building.

May 28, 2026

Why PE Firms Are Buying Electrical And Roofing Companies

It's not because they love contracting. Here's the actual game. What that means for you?

May 21, 2026

Why Cash Flow Breaks in Roofing Businesses

Most roofing contractors are profitable on paper and broke in the bank. Here's why.